Organizers of the Newport St. Patrick’s Day parade are looking at postponing this year’s event until September since it looks increasingly unlikely it can go on in March. … MORE
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ACLU seeks better Providence police body camera compliance
The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island is urging the Providence police to more vigorously enforce the department’s officer body camera policy, citing several instances when it was violated. … MORE
Historic Rhode Island newspapers digitized, available online
The archives of several historic Rhode Island newspapers have been digitized and are now freely available for researchers, the Providence Public Library and the Rhode Island Historical Society said. … MORE
Police investigating suspicious deaths at Lincoln home
Police in Rhode Island are investigating what are being called the suspicious deaths of two people found in a Lincoln home. … MORE
RI Report: 100% renewable energy by 2030 possible but costly
A state report says Rhode Island can meet its goal of using 100% renewable energy by 2030, but it will require the ongoing construction of renewable energy projects as more transportation and heating transitions to electric power. … MORE
Rhode Islander Gaynor fills interim DHS role
Former Rhode Island and Providence Emergency Management Director Peter Gaynor is filling an interim role, as President Donald Trump’s acting head of the Department of Homeland Security is leaving his post ahead of schedule. … MORE
Pawtucket sues PawSox owners over alleged stadium repairs
The city of Pawtucket is suing the owners of the Pawtucket Red Sox for allegedly failing to repair and maintain the baseball stadium where the team played as they were obligated to do under a contract. … MORE
Police: Animal rights protesters pepper spray shop workers
Police say animal rights activists protesting outside a poultry shop in Providence threw fake blood and used pepper spray on workers. … MORE
The Breakers offers free admission to frontline workers
The Breakers mansion in Newport is offering free admission this weekend to all employees of police and fire departments in Newport County, as well as employees of Newport Hospital and Naval Health Clinic New England in Newport. … MORE
Officer involved in crash that hurt moped rider suspended
Officials say a Providence police officer will be suspended for two days after closely following a moped rider who crashed and went into a coma. … MORE
